Kidrobot Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe Mini Vinyls Gallery

The most recent Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe comic from IDW had a unique look and story that many fans dig. Unfortunately it wouldn’t translate well into fully functioning figures as we know them. In comes Kidrobot with a collection of non-Transforming items to celebrate the series. They have blind-box Vinyl Mini Series figures which stand 3 inches tall, pins, 7 Inch Vinyls, and keychains. All feature Kidrobot’s art style that captures the look and feel of the book.

We’ve run a case of the Vinyl Mini Series figures through the motions which shows off all of the unique molds. There are several chases that eluded us but that’s what happens with blind box figs even if you grab a case these days. Since the theme of this is Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe, we figured we’d go along with it. The Transformers themed pictures from the set are here on TFW2005 after the break. The G.I. Joe themed pictures from the case are up on our network site HissTank.com, which you can see right here!

honestly i think its part close up of the camera and part the sculpt of the figures. Typical kidrobot figs do not have so many small flat and straight edges, and in general theyre round and chubby. i think this sculpt make it hard to apply the deco theyre going for in this TF line. Cause typical dunnys have a higher quality look to them. Maybe their process for paint is perfected for that mold because its what theyre known for.

honestly i think its part close up of the camera and part the sculpt of the figures. Typical kidrobot figs do not have so many small flat and straight edges, and in general theyre round and chubby. i think this sculpt makes it hard to apply the deco theyre going for in this TF line. Cause typical dunnys have a higher quality look to them. Maybe their process for paint is perfected for that mold because its what theyre known for.

I effing hate these collectable vinyls! They're cute enough, sure… but the blind box combo with the high prices? Not cool!

KidRobot, Loyal Subjects, and all those other companies have set up a premium price scheme for these little toys I can't accept are worth that much. Overhead, corporate costs, marketing, etc… I get it. Still not worth it to me.

And that's just my opinion, right? No big deal. Except… these things are literally taking over. The vinyl blind boxes are EVERYWHERE. Even in places you wouldn't expect (i.e. Michael's craft store??? Why?). They make too much money, it seems.

My lamentation is seeing these vinyls officially eclipse virtually every other toy in popularity (if they don't sell well, the stores at least like them enough to spam them). And every year, there are more and more. So sucky.

Funko Pops are about my most hated toys and yet they sell more than fucking Gunpla. They even have a whole subreddit where they brag about them being better than expensive Japanese toys when Revoltechs are about only 20 bucks, and they are so much better than those things.

I effing hate these collectable vinyls! They're cute enough, sure… but the blind box combo with the high prices? Not cool!

KidRobot, Loyal Subjects, and all those other companies have set up a premium price scheme for these little toys I can't accept are worth that much. Overhead, corporate costs, marketing, etc… I get it. Still not worth it to me.

And that's just my opinion, right? No big deal. Except… these things are literally taking over. The vinyl blind boxes are EVERYWHERE. Even in places you wouldn't expect (i.e. Michael's craft store??? Why?). They make too much money, it seems.

My lamentation is seeing these vinyls officially eclipse virtually every other toy in popularity (if they don't sell well, the stores at least like them enough to spam them). And every year, there are more and more. So sucky.

*ack* these look pretty bad, and the paint apps do not look very clean. Dont get me wrong, im a kidrobot collector (dunnys and labbits specifically) and i love me my TF's, but ill be damned if i spend any money on these guys. PASS!

I still think it would of been cooler to have the Joe's and bots different sizes. Transformer "7 figures @ $39.99. & "3 Joe/Cobra @ $10.00 But instead they made one of the "7 figures a Cobra Commander. Ugh.

Or what would be even better idea would be having Transformers mini figures as are in a 4" size for $10 & getting two 2" Joe figures for $10. That way when u feel.the bags you'd know if your getting Gijoe or Transformers too! I think it would sell better too.